Organisation/Company University of Galway Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 20 Mar 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/London) Country Ireland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionApplications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a 14-month full-time position as a Postdoctoral Researcher, with specific expertise in advanced microscopy for analysis of microbial biofilms, in the Siggins Lab, at the University of Galway, Ireland.This position is funded by a Royal Society / Research Ireland University Research Fellowship (URF\R1\221528) awarded to Dr Alma Siggins, and is available from 01st July 2026 to contract end date of 31st August 2027.The Siggins Lab is a dynamic research group focusing on Environmental Biotechnology and Microbiology. The successful applicant to this post will be joining the URF project team, which is investigating the role of biochar in aerobic methane oxidation. They will be specifically tasked with developing microscopy approaches for imaging of microbial cells, to advance understanding of methanotrophic community structure and function in biotechnologically important biofilms.Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher salary scale €46,305 - €59,063 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts.Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 20th March 2026. It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 6th April 2026.
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